I am fascinated by canal boats, and Ian had the brilliant idea to go to the canal boat museum.
We walked through the museum itself (fascinating.. you must go, if you can), then walked down the canal, where a man and his wife were about to turn their canal boat around in the canal.
It was fun to see them maneuver their boat in the canal. Afterwards, they headed through a long tunnel (about 1.5 miles, if I remember correctly, and I may not).
Walking along the footpath, we found blackberries (yum) and talked about poisonous berries vs. the berries you can make wine out of (don’t confuse the two).
It was SO much fun!
I think that one day, I fancy a vacation involving a canal boat, a handsome British poet and TLK.
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Well remembered – it is Blisworth Tunnel and it is indeed just over 1.5 miles long.
Canal holidays:- perfect “can’t go fast/avoid the pace of modern life” thing to do.
Going through the locks on the boat is just so much fun and since the boats only go 4mph you can actually *talk* to the people walking their dogs along the towpath. 🙂
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Hopefully you’ve seen my blog video and posts about my first weekend on a canal boat but I can say with some authority that IT WAS WONDERFUL.
The canal boat trip that is, not my video.
I always fancy a holiday on a narrow boat, my dad does it every year and loves it. Maybe one day, you, Ian Fletch and me can do it! :o)))
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An excellent idea!
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How much Leffe is involved? 🙂
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wheres that? looks familiar
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I believe it is here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoke_Bruerne
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yep – thought so – went there on a school trip once x
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Stoke Bruerne is a place I know well, and have visited frequently and often. Somewhere to chill out and capture a little bit of peace and tranquility.